A Black Man And A Spear E

One man's criticism is another man's window to the world.

Paul Robeson, despite being one of the greatest Renaissance figures in American history, still remains in relative anonymity. An exceptional scholar, lawyer, athlete, stage and screen actor, linguist, singer, civil rights and political activist, he performed brilliantly in every professional enterprise he undertook. Any serious treatment of civil rights history and radical politics as well as American sports, musical, theatrical, and film history must consider the enormous contributions of Paul Robeson. And yet, Paul Robeson remains virtually unknown by millions of educated Americans. People typically know him for only one, if any, of the major successes of his life: the concert singer best known for “Old Man River,” the star of Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway in the early 1940s, the political activist blacklisted for his radical views and activism during the era of McCarthyism in the 1950s. Paul Robeson For Beginners demystifies and bestows light and long overdue credence to the life of this extraordinary American.

It's the end of term holidays and Grandma has agreed to house sit for her friend. She is joined by Irwan, Intan and Speare Morgan. This is no ordinary house, but a mansion built long ago by a wealthy merchant with a colourful life. One night, a family friend drops by. He was once a Penglipur Lara, a storyteller. That evening after dinner, he entertains them by telling the story of a mysterious disappearance from within a hidden room in the mansion, which was sealed and forgotten after a tragic event. Unknown to them, the room hides a bigger secret, one that is linked to the past and a common enemy. Digging deeper into each clue, they uncover the true identity of the Shadow Demon and are shocked when Grand Uncle Dragalileo informs them that the Kingdom of Flames is under threat by a new enemy. With the approaching of the eclipse, they have one last chance to save the very one that had tried to kill them.

Chronicles the struggles for African American freedoms and equality from the end of the Civil War to the current day, focusing on the achievements of grassroots activists and national leaders alike.